Which of the following statements are correct regarding Teflon?
A
Used as a coating for the inner surface of the cookware
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B
The name of its monomer is tetrafluoroethene
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C
The general formula for tetrafluoroethene is nCF2=CF2
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D
It is a monomer
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Solution
The correct option is C The general formula for tetrafluoroethene is nCF2=CF2 Teflon is a polymer. The name of its monomer is tetrafluoroethene. The general formula for tetrafluoroethene is nCF2=CF2. Teflon is used as a coating for the inner surface of the cookware. The following reaction shows the polymerisation of a tetrafluoroethene: